The National Geographic Channel is premiering 'Wicked Tuna' this weekend, a show that glorifies bluefin tuna fishing. For an organization that projects an image of education and conservation of nature, glorifying the hunt of an animal on the brink of exti

Sunday April 8, 2012, 9:21 am
Done. Tuna and other predators at the top of the ecosystem, are being killed at a tremendous rate leaving their prey, such as jellyfish, to increase dramatically. This slaughter must stop. One of the main reasons is for Japanese sushi! The Japanese have refused to agree to a moratorium for tuna fishing to allow their numbers to recover. Not only is this extremely short sighted it is extremely selfish as it removes food availibility for the poorer countries.

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists perhaps is closer to the truth that the makers realised or did realise and wanted to put that concept out there. The Chinese pay premium prices to eat endangered species, perhaps it is that which the Japanese latch onto together with the danger of eating an extremely poisonous fish
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Sunday April 8, 2012, 9:50 am
Aren't the bluefin tuna practically extinct from over-fishing? Why on earth would they glorify something like that? Seems to me, they should be glorifying the concept of "no-fishing" to allow the tuna population time to increase.
Thanks again Jim--noted and signed

Sunday April 8, 2012, 5:06 pm
Signed, commented and shared, thank you Jim. The title "Wicked Tuna" really jazzes up the topic, suggesting that it's cool to eat a severely endangered fish. National Geographic would no doubt avoid putting a positive spin on hunting tigers or polar bears. Maybe they think they need to dumb the topic down for their viewers.

Sunday April 8, 2012, 7:23 pm
the only beings that need to eat fish are the animals. numerous species rely on fish to live. we do not. national geographic is a farce. i stopped reading their magazine years ago. they, too, just want to fill their pockets.

Monday April 9, 2012, 6:22 am
Signed, noted and posted to FB. Hey, NatGeo.....this is a THREATENED species and you make a (non) "reality" show out of catching and killing them.......great work.....NOT.

Monday April 9, 2012, 8:57 am
I signed. And … I have been boycotting canned tuna fish ever since it became a Daily Action on Care2 awhile back. Thank you for forwarding this petition. I have already signed some other Bluefin Tuna petitions during the last four months!

Tuesday April 10, 2012, 10:33 am
When I first saw the advertising for this new show "Wicked Tuna" sponsored by Nat Geo I was astounded that they would put this on given what we know about the blue fin tuna & it being endangered. It is so irresponsible for them to do this in the name of a show & to attract those who have no idea of how devastating this will be to the enviroment. It is for pure greed- not just for those participating but for what I thought was a well respected organization,m interesting in preserving the enviroment, not a promotion to over fish areas & decimate populations. I have definately signed this & forwarded. Shame on Nat Geo.

Friday April 13, 2012, 2:18 am
I stopped eating tuna (and yes, no tuna for my cats as well) many years ago after learning that it is a endangered species. It should be "Wicked Netional Geographic" instead of "Wicked tuna".